- Enrollment
- 2,756
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, OR
Mill Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mill Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410394001033
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mill Park Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #21 of 23
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mill Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Park Elementary School ranks #21 of 23 schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: David Douglas Sd 40 · Oregon
NCES ID 410394001033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mill Park Elementary School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 410394001033 · Portland, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 20.6:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: David Douglas High School (2,756 students)
Mill Park Elementary School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Mill Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David Douglas
David Douglas High School
2,756 students
- Ron Russell Mi 780
Ron Russell Middle School
780 students
- Floyd Light Mi 684
Floyd Light Middle School
684 students
- Alice Ott Midd 594
Alice Ott Middle School
594 students
- Gilbert Park E 503
Gilbert Park Elementary School
503 students
- This school 494
Mill Park Elementary School
494 students
What this shows Mill Park Elementary School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mill Park Elementary School compares
Mill Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 60% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Oregon - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,259
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $21,075
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
White 20.9%
Asian 18.7%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.5, Mill Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for David Douglas Sd 40 reports $21,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mill Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ron Russell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd Light Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice Ott Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mill Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Portland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bonny Slope Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Faubion Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Vernon Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Richmond Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
William Walker Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 19:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~494 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mill Park Elementary School
How many students attend Mill Park Elementary School?
Mill Park Elementary School has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Park Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mill Park Elementary School?
84.3% of students at Mill Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mill Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mill Park Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.6% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mill Park Elementary School?
Mill Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mill Park Elementary School rank among schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Park Elementary School ranks #21 of 23 schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in David Douglas Sd 40?
Besides Mill Park Elementary School, David Douglas Sd 40 also operates David Douglas High School (2,756 students), Ron Russell Middle School (780 students), and Floyd Light Middle School (684 students). See the David Douglas Sd 40 district page for the complete list.